•  I will play hockey because I want to, not just because others or coaches want me to.
   
•  I will play by the rules of hockey, and in the spirit of the game.
   
•  I will respect my opponents.
   
•  I will control my temper - fighting and mouthing off can spoil the activity for everyone.
   
•  I will do my best to be a true team player.
   
•  I will remember that winning isn’t everything; that having fun, improving skills, making friends and doing my best are also important.
   
•  I will acknowledge all good plays / performances - those of my team and of my opponents.
   
•  I will remember that coaches and officials are there to help me.  I will accept their decisions and show them respect.

Coaches

• I will be reasonable when scheduling games and practices, remembering that players have other interests and obligations

• I will teach my players to play fairly and to respect the rules, officials and opponents.

• I will ensure that all players get equal instruction, support and playing time.

• I will not ridicule or yell at my players for making mistakes or for performing poorly.

• I will remember that players play to have fun and must be encouraged to have confidence in themselves.

• I will make sure that equipment and facilities are safe and match the players’ ages and abilities.

• I will remember that participants need a coach they can respect.  I will be generous with praise and set a good example.

• I will obtain proper training and continue to upgrade my coaching skills.

• I will work in cooperation with officials for the benefit of the game.

The Ontario Hockey Federation is one of 3 Branches of Hockey Canada in Ontario.  The OHF has jurisdiction over most areas of Ontario, including the GTA, and is the largest of the 13 branches of Hockey Canada.  The other two Branches of Hockey Canada with jurisdiction in Ontario are the Hockey Northwestern Branch and the Ottawa District Hockey Association Branch.  The web site for the Ontario Hockey Federation is www.ohf.on.ca

The Ontario Hockey Federation is made up of seven Member Partners.  Each partner operates programs within their area of jurisdiction, following all Hockey Canada and OHF Regulations, Rules and Policies.  The OHF Constitution & Regulations can be viewed and downloaded in pdf format at:  http://www.ohf.on.ca/web_pages/rule_constitution.php  The current OHF Policies can be viewed and downloaded at: http://www.ohf.on.ca/web_pages/rule_policies.php

The Greater Toronto Hockey League is the Member Partner of the OHF with jurisdiction over minor hockey in the geographical area of the GTA.  The six other OHF Member partners are: Northern Ontario Hockey Association (NOHA - jurisdiction over minor and junior hockey within its area), Minor Hockey Alliance of Ontario (ALLIANCE - jurisdiction over minor and junior hockey within its area), Ontario Minor Hockey Association (OMHA - jurisdiction over minor and junior hockey within its area), Ontario Hockey Association (OHA - jurisdiction over junior and senior hockey for whole Ontario Hockey Federation territory except portion assigned to NOHA), Ontario Hockey League (OHL - jurisdiction over all Major Junior Hockey in Ontario) and Ontario Women's Hockey Association (OWHA jurisdiction for female hockey within Ontario).

The GTHL has member clubs which play at the A, AA and AAA levels.  The GTHL also has three member leagues: the North York Hockey League, the Mississauga Hockey League and the Scarborough Hockey Association.  The GTHL's Rules and Regulations may be found at:  http://www.gthlcanada.com/frontoffice/rulebook2.html.  Section 17 of the Rules and Regulations is applicable because it contains the GTHL's House League and Select Operating Guidelines.

The North York Hockey League is a not-for-profit, non-charitable corporation without share capital incorporated under the (Ontario) Corporations Act.  George Bell Hockey Association is an Organization Member of the NYHL.  Organizations can become members of the GTHL by submitting an Affiliation Application, undertaking to abide by the Corporations Act, and the By-laws and Regulations of the GTHL and committing to maintain by-laws, rules and regulations that are consistent with the By-laws and Regulations of the NYHL.  North York Hockey League's Constitution can be viewed at: http://www.nyhl.on.ca/constitution.htm  (see in particular Articles 6.04 and 6.05)